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"The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the ground for the decisions we will have to take and to…

"It is a great honour for me to be in Warsaw at the launch of the Polish Presidency. Our shared…

"We also discussed our relations with the United States of America – they remain one of our closest partners. And…

EU leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU in the world, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues.…

Brussels, 19 December 2024 (OR. en) From: General Secretariat of the Council To: Delegations Subject:...

On 9 and 10 December 1974 the nine leaders of the European Communities met for a summit in Paris. This…

Preparing for the European Council meeting on 19 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained the agenda…

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the EU in the world, the...

In its final plenary session before Christmas, the European Parliament will tackle a diverse and impactful agenda. Key topics include…

"How can we use European instruments, tools and policies in a more coherent, strategic and effective way, in order to…

The European Union and the Gates Foundation, with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host…

"What is Europe about? Europe is about values, about peace and about prosperity. Values are the bedrock on which we…

The European Council today appointed by written procedure the European Commission for the period from 1 December 2024 to 31…

Friday, 29 November 2024 13:45 Arrival of António Costa – Welcome by Charles Michel 14.00...

Ministers focused on preparations for the December European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and the Article 7 procedure…

The competitiveness pact presented by the Hungarian presidency, the Budapest Declaration was adopted at the Friday informal meeting of the…

Today, the EU Commission evaluated the latest meetings of the European Council and the European Political Community in Budapest. EU…

"The need for a unified response has never been more compelling. We call on all EU institutions, Member States and…

"We have to continue delivering on our priorities in line with the Strategic Agenda, working actively towards a strong and…

On 17 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, ensuring a rules-based international order, competitiveness, migration,…

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration, and foreign affairs. Read the invitation…

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and...

EU Ministers are preparing the European Council on 17-18 October 2024. They are set to approve a declaration on fostering Jewish…

The provisional agenda for the 17-18 October European Council meeting has three main topics. Read the analysis by the EU…

The Budgetary Control Committee (CONT) of the EU Parliament on Monday proposed to refuse discharge for the management of the…

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz äußert sich zuversichtlich, dass die Europäische Union für die kommende Legislaturperiode gut aufgestellt ist. Die Sicherheitsvereinbarung zwischen…

EU leaders have agreed on appointments and nominations for the EU's top jobs and adopted the strategic agenda for 2024-2029,…

The European Council adopted the Strategic Agenda for the European Union 2024 - 2029. Get an insight into the strategy…

The following remarks were recorded during Viktor Orbán's doorstep at the European Council. The transcription was done by Word, the…

"Some Member States have already done it on their side, but these security commitments cover the military, the financial, and…

Opening remarks by President Michel Opening remarks by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council,...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave an introductory statement upon his arrival at the European Council in Brussels.

„Wir haben klare Prioritäten: Sicherheit, Zusammenhalt und Wachstum“ - sagte Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz in seiner Regierungserklärung über den Haushalt 2025.…

The EU General Affairs Council held a hearing under the Article 7 procedure concerning Hungary. Ministers also prepared for the…

The European Council will adopt the Strategic Agenda to frame the EU’s priorities and set the EU’s strategic orientations for…

On this page you will soon find all the information related to this meeting. Agenda...

The EU General Council will take stock of developments regarding the Article 7(1) TEU procedure concerning Poland. As part of the…

On 17 and 18 April, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, Türkiye and a new European…

Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council “Dear colleagues,...

"Your engagement and valuable contributions will be paramount in providing a strategic steer for the future of the Union, which…

On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and…

Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council,…

The European Council has taken a range of decisions on Ukraine, Middle East, defence, crisis preparedness, and enlargement. Here are…

Ministers continued preparations for the European Council meeting on 21 and 22 March 2024 by discussing draft conclusions.

Agenda highlights Over the course of a two-day summit, EU leaders will discuss continued support...

Ahead of the March European Council, the Commission adopted today a Communication taking stock of the achievements in the area…

Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European…

EU leaders greenlit additional funding for the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 and discussed support for...

"First and foremost, the agreement on the mid-term revision of our Multiannual Financial Framework. At our last meeting in December,…

The final sprint after a marathon run: Under Spain's EU Presidency more than 190 trilogues have been held with the…